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A New Explorer's Introduction to Nuovarden
You've reached the age of an explorer - a calling to discover the ever-changing secrets of the New Garden. And it so happens that Exan needs a favor.
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$20.00
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Weekly / Friday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
This long form campaign weaves a series of adventures together to introduce new players to the world of Nuovarden. Players will enjoy a casual environment with plenty of excitement as they learn this new system and setting. Experienced and new-to-RPGs players alike will discover a fresh experience in this genre-bending setting. The Fortunes D4 System allows constant player engagement with in-turn and out-of-turn action options and strategic flexibility. The world of Nuovarden operates on manifesting energy for powerful, discipline-based action options; but sometimes things take a wildly unexpected turn!
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Rules as Written (RaW)
Theater of the Mind
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
About me
Hello and welcome! I am a professional game designer, writer, editor, and consultant. I began professionally in tabletop game design in 2017 as an editor for Carbon 2185 by Dragon Turtle Games. I later worked with Absolute Tabletop on the Dead Man's Guide to Dragongrin, and on several projects at Dead Channel Studios. In 2021 I formed Adventure Slang Productions for the creation of Nuovarden and the Fortunes D4 System. In 2025 Nuovarden was formally published. I am also a podcaster, livestream performer, and English teacher. I began game mastering in 1983 and have professionally GMd both kids and adults since 2016. I can GM D&D 5e, Mork Borg, The Mutant Epoch, Carbon 2185, Call of Cthulhu 7e, Ten Candles, and Nuovarden. I have played many other games and know several systems. Here at StartPlaying, however, I prefer to introduce players to Nuovarden - the earthpunk fantasy option to medieval high fantasy. If you are ready for something a little different, please join me!
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Creating your character
We will create characters and discuss table expectations and safety tools during the first session. Character creation is simple and fun. We will begin the actual adventure once characters are ready.
Nuovarden is designed for any type of character combination, and multiclassing (for lack of a better term) is built in. You can customize your character as you level up (evolve), adding power where you want it. We'll run a safe and friendly table steeped in lore and rich in character development and story. Welcome to the fun!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
We will use Discord for voice and Owlbear Rodeo or Roll20 for the tabletop. Links will be sent once players register.
What Ty brings to the table
My GM style is immersive. I do voices and accents for NPCs and write flavorful narrative snippets for each scene. My plots are pretty tight and time moves on whether the party takes action or not (so that NPC you met in the last town might be gone by the time you get back, for example). I also like to challenge my players with backstory elements and character growth opportunities. On the other hand I do not expect players to do voices or put on an acting clinic if that isn't your thing. I do welcome your input and ideas, and will work with you to explore the development you see for your character. I want you to have fun and exercise your imagination. I do use battle maps and visuals. Sometimes I have mood music if possible, and props, mostly digital, as well. Anything to make the game exciting. The one thing players need in addition to a Discord account (and Roll20/Owlbear) is a set of d4 dice. I recommend Dice Envy's infinity d4s. These pill-shaped d4s are easier to pick up and a lot of fun to collect. Digital dice are also welcome.
Homebrew rules
Nuovarden is my own design, and it's new, so the rules likely won't be familiar enough for homebrew considerations - but feel free to ask or suggest ideas as you get familiar with it!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Ty creates a safe table
I will prepare a lines and veils document that I use for livestreaming, and we will also discuss and employ the red/yellow/green and X card safety tools. More about that during our first session.
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